make sth tolerable

Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words

To cause something to become acceptable or bearable.

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Examples (10)

  • A small fan helped to make the heat tolerable in the stuffy room.
  • Her positive attitude managed to make even the most difficult tasks tolerable.
  • We tried to make the long journey tolerable by playing games and listening to music.
  • The company introduced flexible hours to make the work-life balance more tolerable for employees.
  • He added sugar to the bitter coffee to make it tolerable to drink.
  • Even though the pain was severe, the strong medication made it tolerable.
  • Small improvements can often make an otherwise unpleasant situation tolerable.
  • They hoped the new policies would make the living conditions tolerable for the refugees.
  • To make the wait tolerable, she brought a book to read.
  • A good sense of humor can often make stressful situations tolerable.